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Petrolia, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Cotton County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
404
Population
546/sq mi density
$51,771
Median Income
$26,952 per capita
$86,800
Home Value
$175,986 Zillow
$768
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
320 sunny days/yr
406
Violent Crime/100K
4,057 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,771 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,800 home value, $768/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
406 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Petrolia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 993 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0131°N, 98.2318°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cotton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in |
Petrolia has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.3").